Batman #20
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Greg Capullo
The past two issues of Batman have been a welcome break from the 5-6 issue storylines of late. Don't get me wrong those storylines have been incredible, but this did feel like a much needed change of pace. Issue 20 concludes the two part story begun in last months gatefold issue 19. A classic Batman detective comic, with help of fan favourite supporting characters and a very heartfelt moment of a father's grief for his son. This two parter saw the first real appearance of Clayface in the New 52, as he had never been seen before and this villain was used to create a very intriguing and exciting detective thriller. Capullo continues to impress on art, and just seems to get better each issue. This murder mystery, suspense, thriller was a great read. The other highlight of these past two issues has been the support story which highlighted and defined the friendship between Superman and Batman, a friend wanting to be there for a friend when needed most. This has really ramped up my anticipation for Greg Pak and Jae Lee's Batman Superman title. If your brain had felt beaten and bruised from Scott Snyder's huge, epic and fantastic storylines since the beginning of his Batman run in the New 52 then both this and issue 19 would be a great way for your mind to get a little welcome rest but with a very rewarding story. The next issue marks the beginning of Batman Zero Year and after this I can not wait to see what comes next from Snyder and Capullo and how they will be using the rest of Batman's villain catalogue.
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